Jun 09 2026

Shrimp Marinara Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Sauteed Shrimp | Capellini Pasta | Marinara

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Pasta

Marinara Sauce

Method

Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Cook the Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Make the Sauce

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pasta

  1. 3

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Shrimp

  1. 4

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 5

    Combine Everything

    Once the shrimp is cooked, add the marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Allow it to heat through for another 2-3 minutes. Finally, add the cooked capellini pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together gently to coat.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve the shrimp marinara hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

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